Roland FANTOM-G8

Roland FANTOM-G8
alaScore 84

56 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality. The design is also mentioned favorably.

design, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Keyboards the Roland FANTOM-G8 Workstation Keyboard is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 56 reviews)

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Order # 135180622

 

Use the stand for our special events.

Heavy Duty Sturdy","Holds Items Securely","Portable","Stable

Difficult To Transport

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Best Stage Piano Stand Ever

 

Good product

Compact","Holds Items Securely","Stable

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Roland G8 is Fantastic

 

I finally did it; I purchased the keyboard that I have been considering for a year and a half - The Roland G8. I could not be happier. The key action is incredible, and the sounds are impressive. The first thing you notice is the weight of the board....

Beautiful display","Best keyboard key action","Great sounding","Tons of Features","Well built

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Great Sounds and easy to use

 

"The sounds are great! The 24 track recorder is perfect for songwriting because it is always ready to go. I can plug my guitar or mic into the back of it and use the built in effects as I record. Ever keyboard part has it's own effects too. I haven't...

Sounds, 24 track recorder, lots of effects

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Fantom G6 ROCKS!

 

"I replaced my Fantom X-6 with the G-6 and couldn't be happier. All the great sounds I had from the SRX expansion cards in my X are already in the G. Having effects on EVERY patch in studio mode is great - I no longer have to choose which patch in a...

Great sounds, ease of use, fantastic display

Not enough ARX cards...yet

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awesome!

 

"Awesome sounding and incredible capability! One expects a portable to have some limitations...NO WAY with this Roland unit! i love it"

Everything

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THE BEST WORKSTATION OUT THERE PERIOD!!!!

 

"The Fantom G by Roland is the best workstation out there you can buy! This workstation can do everything from start to finish. There is studio mode and live mode on the workstation. Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in...

YOU CAN DO ALMOST EVERYTHING!

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THE BEST WORKSTATION OUT THERE PERIOD!!!!

 

"The Fantom G by Roland is the best workstation out there you can buy! This workstation can do everything from start to finish. There is studio mode and live mode on the workstation. Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in...

YOU CAN DO ALMOST EVERYTHING

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Roland RD-700GX SuperNATURAL Piano Kit

 

Roland RD-700GX SuperNATURAL Piano Kit

Ten new SuperNATURAL Pianos customised for the RD-700GX Seamless response from note to note across the keyboard Seamless tonal transition from low-to-high velocity Seamless note decay User-installable upgrade via expansion board and USB memory key

Product Specifications

Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer, first-class "Ivory Feel" weighted keys and more. Power Sequencer Onboard - The Fantom-G is the first Roland instrument to feature Roland's newly designed power sequencer. In conjunction with the large-size LCD, this pro-level composition tool provides 128 tracks (including 24 audio tracks) in a fully intergraded audio/MIDI graphical environment. Luxurious Extra-Wide LCD - Front and center is the extra-large 8.5 wide TFT color LCD for enhanced productivity. A first-class assortment of hands- on controls is provided as well, including eight sliders, four knobs, and ten buttons below the LCD. Amazing FX - Fantom-G is loaded with a state-of-the-art effects engine, with multi-effects available for each Fantom-G sound/part. In 16-part multi-timbre mode, up to 22 effect routings can be used simultaneously. Supreme Keyboard Feel & Action - The Fantom-G8 is outfitted with Roland's top-of-the-line PHA II Ivory Feel keyboard. This amazing keyboard technology reproduces the real surface feel of ivory acoustic piano keys providing a familiar stability and comfort to the pianist. Connectors - Mic/Guitar Input Jacks - 1/4 inch phone type/XLR type (Phantom power) (Hi-Z) Headphones Jack - Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, A (MIX) Output Jacks (L/MONO, R) - 1/4 inch TRS phone type - B Output Jacks (L, R) - 1/4 inch phone type - Input Jacks (L/MONO/MIC, R) - 1/4 inch phone type, Pedal Jacks - Hold Pedal Jack (Half Pedal recognition), MIDI Connectors - IN, OUT, THRU, USB Connectors - USB Computer Connector (supports file transfer or mass storage class, and Audio/MIDI), Digital Audio Interface - COAXIAL INPUT/OUTPUT,
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